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Cyril Scaria

Business Development | Publisher Acquisition | App Monetization
Gurgaon

Summary

I have exclusively worked in publisher facing roles in the AdTech space and have over the years developed an expertise in selling monetization solutions to mobile apps and games. My professional journey has included significant contributions to renowned mobile advertising platforms like Affle, Mintegral, InMobi, and Quadrant—a leader in location data services. Throughout my career, I spearheaded direct supply acquisition endeavors and skillfully cultivated pivotal publisher partnerships, both within India and on a global scale, significantly bolstering the companies' growth and impact. This journey has equipped me with a profound understanding of the mobile advertising landscape, encompassing both best practices and emerging trends.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Publisher Sales

MAF (MyAppFree)
01.2024 - Current
  • Promoted MAF's offerwall solution, MyChips, to mobile apps, games, and leading GPT platforms.
  • Established and expanded the publisher base for MyChips from inception.
  • Managed the complete sales cycle, from prospecting and lead generation to educating publishers on the value of MyChips, negotiation, and guiding them through the integration process.
  • Led process enhancements and developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), a knowledge base, and guidelines for the publisher development function.


Director, Publisher Development (Mobile Apps)

Freestar
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Spearheaded publisher acquisition efforts for Freestar's app mediation platform.
  • Managed the complete business development process, from initial prospecting to final publisher onboarding.

Director of Global Supply

Kivi Ads
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Built Kivi's direct supply stack from the ground up through strategic partnerships with app, web, and CTV publishers.
  • Managed programmatic supply and demand partnerships with SSPs (Supply-Side Platforms) and DSPs (Demand-Side Platforms).

Monetization Consultant for Mobile Games

Freelance
04.2022 - 08.2022

Served as an independent sales consultant for an in-game monetization startup, contributing to the establishment and growth of their APAC business.

Senior Consultant - Data Monetization

Quadrant.io
04.2021 - 03.2022
  • Pioneered the development of Quadrant's premium data supply stack, originating it from the ground up.
  • Enabled mobile app publishers to effectively monetize 1st party location data.
  • Successfully marketed Quadrant's exclusive data monetization and consent management solutions to mobile app proprietors worldwide.
  • Fostered strategic partnerships with data aggregators and various indirect supply sources, including ad networks, SSPs, and SDK-based services.
  • Proactively identified and capitalized on cross-selling and upselling opportunities.

Head of Supply Partnerships (India)

InMobi
12.2019 - 09.2020
  • Led a proficient team of three members, overseeing supply partnerships within the Indian market.
  • Forged strategic alliances with renowned app publishers, both marquee and category leaders.
  • Expanded and diversified existing publisher relationships, capitalizing on opportunities for upselling and cross-selling.
  • Supervised internal supply-demand coordination, consistently championing the interests of our valued publisher partners.
  • Held responsibility for the P&L of India supply team and consistently met/exceeded quarterly revenue and profit targets.


Head of Publisher Business Development

Mintegral
01.2017 - 11.2019
  • Established and led Mintegral's publisher development initiatives across India, South East Asia, and the Middle East.
  • Managed account relationships with pivotal app and game publishers, while strategizing ways to amplify and fortify these partnerships.
  • Acted as the company's representative at prominent industry gatherings, including Casual Connect, Digital Gaming Conference, Nasscom GDC, Adtech, among others.


Sr Manager

Dentsu Aegis Network
07.2015 - 12.2016
  • Spearheaded publisher acquisition and management for the app monetization platform - Seventynine, which was acquired by Dentsu Aegis Network.
  • Led creative strategy development, as well as ad-hoc media planning and buying, for brand campaigns.
  • Supervised ad operations to ensure seamless campaign delivery while optimizing the company's profitability.

Manager – Publisher Acquisition

Affle
06.2014 - 07.2015
  • Orchestrated strategic and campaign-specific media buying for Affle's brand business.
  • Oversaw crucial publisher relationships.
  • Maintained and updated publisher collaterals and analytics, ensuring timely dissemination to key internal stakeholders.
  • Conducted media planning duties.

Immigration Officer

New Zealand High Commission
04.2011 - 03.2012

Team Lead

Genpact
07.2007 - 08.2010

Education

MBA - Marketing

NIIT University
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07.2012 - 2014.06

Bachelor of Business Economics - Business Economics

Delhi University
07.2004 - 2007.07

12th Standard - Commerce With Maths

Mount St Mary's School
04.2003 - 2004.03

Skills

    Verbal and written communication

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Software

Microsoft Office

Hubspot & Salesforce

Confluence

App Intelligence Platforms

Interests

Travelling

Photography

Cinema

Timeline

Senior Publisher Sales

MAF (MyAppFree)
01.2024 - Current

Director, Publisher Development (Mobile Apps)

Freestar
03.2023 - 09.2023

Director of Global Supply

Kivi Ads
08.2022 - 03.2023

Monetization Consultant for Mobile Games

Freelance
04.2022 - 08.2022

Senior Consultant - Data Monetization

Quadrant.io
04.2021 - 03.2022

Head of Supply Partnerships (India)

InMobi
12.2019 - 09.2020

Head of Publisher Business Development

Mintegral
01.2017 - 11.2019

Sr Manager

Dentsu Aegis Network
07.2015 - 12.2016

Manager – Publisher Acquisition

Affle
06.2014 - 07.2015

MBA - Marketing

NIIT University
07.2012 - 2014.06

Immigration Officer

New Zealand High Commission
04.2011 - 03.2012

Team Lead

Genpact
07.2007 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Business Economics - Business Economics

Delhi University
07.2004 - 2007.07

12th Standard - Commerce With Maths

Mount St Mary's School
04.2003 - 2004.03
Cyril ScariaBusiness Development | Publisher Acquisition | App Monetization